With your feet still in the Maldives, take a trip – a culinary one to North Africa. Treat yourself to a sumptuous feast of Arabian cuisine at one of the best restaurants in Maldives.
Tajine
Also known as ‘tagine’, this is a Berber dish that has been named after the earthenware pot in which this food is prepared. These slow-cooked savoury stews can be enjoyed at your Maldives resort – for instance, at Finolhu Maldives.
Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dish that is craved by people from near and far. It can be described as a dip, spread, or a savoury dish in which the main ingredient is mashed chickpeas; this is traditionally eaten with pita bread.
Shish Tawook
This is a skewered-chicken dish that is all the rage in the Gulf Region. The flavours are based on which ingredients are used to marinate the chicken cubes; it could be tomato puree or yoghurt and lemon juice.
Falafel
These are deep-fried snacks made from chickpeas or fava beans – or sometimes both. These are usually garnished with salad or pickled vegetables and sprinkled with tahini-based sauces.